Technical Specifications

The Sample Preparation Unit SPU 200i is an automated drug recovery system from Copley Scientific, built to ensure full, reproducible recovery from NGI and ACI induction ports, the NGI preseparator, and the FP/Salmeterol induction port. It automates the repetitive rinsing and recovery procedures that otherwise occupy an analyst for extended periods and contribute to repetitive strain injury (RSI) . The specifications below cover the standard unit; fixtures and qualification documentation are selected separately.

Model/Part Number: SPU 200i

Compatibility

• NGI Induction Port

• ACI Induction Port

• FP/Salmeterol Induction Port

• NGI Preseparator

• Advanced Filter Holder (for DDU testing of nebuliser products and MDIs with spacers/valved holding chambers)

Recovery Performance

• Variable speed control: 20–60 RPM (±1 RPM)

• Programmable rinse cycle time: by number of revolutions (0–9,999) or by time (up to 8 hours)

• Recovery method: automated rinsing of induction ports and preseparators

User Interface and Physical Specifications

• User interface: touchscreen

• Footprint with single induction port fixture: 285 mm (W) x 335 mm (D)

• Footprint with single pre-separator: 420 mm (W) x 335 mm (D)

Qualification

• IQ/OQ documentation available

Standard Accessories Included:

• SPU 200i base unit

• Power cable

• Operating manual

Items Excluded:

• Induction port fixtures (selected by application)

• Pre-separator fixture

• Advanced Filter Holder

• IQ/OQ documentation (available separately)

• Calibration certificates

Pre-installation Requirement:
Place the SPU 200i on a level bench with clearance for the selected footprint (285 mm or 420 mm width) and access to the touchscreen. Connect to a grounded power supply matching the nameplate. Fit the appropriate induction port or pre-separator fixture before the first run. Confirm the unit rotates freely through its full range before loading a sample.

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Why This System Belongs in an APSD Testing Lab

Drug recovery from induction ports and preseparators is the step that turns a sampling run into an assayable result, and it is also the step most likely to be done inconsistently. Manual rinsing depends on how vigorously an analyst shakes, how long they rinse, and how consistently they repeat the motion across samples. In a multi-operator lab, those variables are hard to control.

The SPU 200i automated sample preparation unit standardises that step. It rotates the induction port or preseparator at a set speed from 20 to 60 RPM with ±1 RPM accuracy, for a programmed number of revolutions or a set time up to 8 hours . The same motion is applied to every sample, which removes the analyst-to-analyst variation that manual rinsing introduces. The result is reproducible drug recovery and easier method transfer between sites.

The RSI point matters more than it might appear in a specification. Repetitive rinsing of induction ports is a physical task that an analyst performs dozens of times per study, and the cumulative strain is a known issue in inhaler testing labs. Automating the motion frees the analyst for other work and reduces the physical burden of the procedure .

Compatibility with induction ports, preseparators, and the Advanced Filter Holder means the SPU 200i covers the recovery steps across NGI, ACI, and DDU workflows. A lab running multiple inhaler testing methods can use one unit for the repetitive recovery steps rather than performing each by hand.

For buyers sourcing through OS4U, the configuration questions are which fixtures are needed for your specific impactor and induction port setup, whether the Advanced Filter Holder belongs in the order for DDU work, and whether IQ/OQ documentation is required for your quality system. The Copley Scientific SPU 200i product page lists the current configuration options.

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Key Benefits

Reproducible recovery without manual variability

The SPU 200i automated sample preparation unit applies the set rotation speed and cycle count identically to every induction port and preseparator. The recovery condition does not depend on how an analyst rinsed by hand, which removes a known source of assay variability.

Programmable cycles that match the method

Rinse cycle time is programmed by number of revolutions (0–9,999) or by time (up to 8 hours). When a method specifies a rinse duration, the SPU 200i can be set to match, and the recorded cycle reflects the method rather than the analyst's judgment .

Variable speed for different dissolution applications

Speed control from 20 to 60 RPM (±1 RPM) covers different dissolution requirements. Gentle rotation for fragile deposits, faster rotation for more resistant ones, all set digitally .

Reduces repetitive strain injury risk

Automating the repetitive rinsing motion reduces the physical burden on analysts who would otherwise perform the procedure manually dozens of times per study .

Covers induction ports and preseparators

Compatible with NGI and ACI induction ports, the NGI preseparator, and the FP/Salmeterol induction port. One unit covers the recovery steps across impactor formats .

Advanced Filter Holder compatibility

The Advanced Filter Holder is designed for DDU testing of nebuliser products and MDIs with spacers/valved holding chambers, with a single-piece hinged design for leak-free operation and in-situ rinsing. It is compatible with the SPU 200i for automated recovery .

Qualification documentation available

IQ/OQ documentation is available for labs that need to qualify the instrument under GxP .

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Solving the Problems That Slow Drug Recovery Down

Struggling with inconsistent recovery between analysts? The rotation speed and cycle count are set digitally and applied identically to every sample. The recovery condition does not depend on manual technique.

Worried about analyst strain from repetitive rinsing? The SPU 200i automates the motion, reducing the physical burden of repeated rinsing procedures .

Needing to match a method's rinse specification? Programmable cycles by revolution count (0–9,999) or time (up to 8 hours) let you set the rinse to the method requirement.

Running different impactor formats? NGI and ACI induction ports, the NGI preseparator, and the FP/Salmeterol induction port are all compatible with the appropriate fixtures .

Performing DDU testing with spacers or VHCs? The Advanced Filter Holder is compatible with the SPU 200i for automated recovery, with a leak-free hinged design and in-situ rinsing .

Needing to qualify the instrument under GxP? IQ/OQ documentation is available as a separate item .

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Warranty & Support

We provide a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labor. Technical support, installation assistance, and operational training are also available. Replacement parts and consumables are available throughout the product’s service life.

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